Lifestyle Media - Content Creation

Centennial College - Story Arts Centre
Canada, Ontario, Toronto

Study location	Canada, Ontario, Toronto
Type	Graduate Certificate, College
Nominal duration	1 year/ 2 semesters, includes 1 field placement
Study language	English
Course code	6436

Tuition fee	CA$18,275 per year The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), health insurance and ancillary charges. The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.
Registration fee	CA$400 one-time The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).
Accommodation fee	CA$1,800 per month The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month. Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences). Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Tuition fee

CA$18,275 per year

The fee is for the 2024–2025 academic year and includes tuition (CA$16,649), health insurance and ancillary charges.

The fees displayed are estimates for two semesters and are subject to change.

Registration fee

CA$400 one-time

The registration fee includes the non-refundable application fee (CA$100) and the refundable deposit fee (CA$300).

Accommodation fee

CA$1,800 per month

The above fee is an estimated amount for living expenses for one month.

Including the cost of food, rent, transportation and other living expenses (varies depending on your living preferences).
Estimated living expenses are to be used as a guide only and are subject to change.

Entry qualification	Undergraduate Diploma (or higher) To be eligible for admission, you must possess: A college diploma or university degree in any discipline. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Entry qualification

Undergraduate Diploma (or higher)

To be eligible for admission, you must possess:

A college diploma or university degree in any discipline.

The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English.

Language requirements	English If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below: IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0) TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22) Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125 Other accepted language tests

Language requirements

English

If you did not complete two or more consecutive full years at a recognized post-secondary education institution in a school where English is the primary language of instruction and communication, you must provide one of the English language proficiency tests below:

IELTS (Academic): Overall score of 6.5 (min Listening: 6.0, min Reading: 6.0, min Writing: 6.0, min Speaking: 6.0)

TOEFL (IBT): Total score of 88 (min Reading: 22, min Listening: 22, min Speaking: 22, min Writing: 22)

Duolingo English Test (DET): Minimum score of 125

Other accepted language tests

Other requirements	Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will: Complete an applicant questionnaire Submit a resumé Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter advising how to book the program admission session.

Other requirements

Attend a mandatory program admission session where applicants will:

Complete an applicant questionnaire
Submit a resumé

Note: After applying, applicants will receive a letter advising how to book the program admission session.

More information	centennialcollege.ca/..ia-content-creation

The Lifestyle Media – Content Creation program is a one-of-a-kind graduate certificate offering designed to train specialized media professionals and content creators who are at the hub of lifestyle media.

In this program, you’ll effectively gain the tools necessary to create content in all facets of lifestyle media, including:

digital media,
web,
social media, and
traditional media platforms.

You’ll also gain the skills to work entrepreneurially using contemporary digital media platforms and technologies to market yourself as an independent brand.

Lifestyle Media – Content Creators are subject-matter experts who can take their passion and depth of knowledge to reach audiences who want to learn and be entertained. Successful lifestyle media content creators influence trends, are digital marketers and strategists, designers, social media content creators/managers, videographers and writers who excel at storytelling from all aspects of Lifestyle Media.

Program Highlights

The interdisciplinary Lifestyle Media curriculum will include writing, visual communications/video production, design, web development, social media, digital marketing, lifestyle public relations, brand sponsorships and entrepreneurship.
You’ll gain the ability to develop sector-specific expertise in areas of interest in lifestyle media, such as fashion, travel, beauty, food and health.
There will be a strong focus on social media, digital marketing, content creation and web production, including analytics and measurement.
You’ll participate in an industry field placement in an area of your interest.

You will be prepared to find entry-level positions within the established lifestyle media industry as content creators covering subjects such as food, beauty, fashion, décor, architecture, entertaining, health, fitness, garden, family, relationships, personal finance, consumer technology and travel.

Career Outlook